tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post2472650189778240474..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: The Great Dining Room Table DebateMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-31064290430724326872012-11-10T03:58:40.661-05:002012-11-10T03:58:40.661-05:00World Market has a MUCH cheaper beautiful version....World Market has a MUCH cheaper beautiful version. although in brown: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/arcadia-extension-table.do?&from=fnFaithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18286937722817740572012-08-24T22:04:54.990-04:002012-08-24T22:04:54.990-04:00Did you decide on the table?
Strangely enough I to...Did you decide on the table?<br />Strangely enough I too was looking at dining tables recently including RH, however couldn't find one that was compact without the leaves, our present is 5ft long. RH have some nice styles but many were not able to store the leaves in their tables which I thought was poor design. So I have decided to delay buying a dining table for now.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3932955759623949342012-07-12T22:39:32.138-04:002012-07-12T22:39:32.138-04:00Go for it - You Are Worth It! :-)Go for it - You Are Worth It! :-)Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816016965260849057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25913780685481851742012-07-09T00:11:08.707-04:002012-07-09T00:11:08.707-04:00Two words - Ana White. Find plans for something yo...Two words - Ana White. Find plans for something you like on her site, and build it yourself. You can do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10436696127820190582012-06-28T00:33:04.106-04:002012-06-28T00:33:04.106-04:00You could try custommade.com and see if any makers...You could try custommade.com and see if any makers bite. You can post a project with photos, budget, requirements, and then builders can bid on it. A friend of mine works for the company and the concept is pretty cool!Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18644830081593629042012-06-25T13:26:37.513-04:002012-06-25T13:26:37.513-04:00Don't know if you've taken the plunge, but...Don't know if you've taken the plunge, but Basset furniture has a line of semi-custom pieces that are in a slightly lower price range-and good solid USA manufactured wood to boot. We got a counter height table with 2 leaves (will seat12-14) for 1200.Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36331346731980183372012-06-21T22:02:31.392-04:002012-06-21T22:02:31.392-04:00I saved and saved for this table and love it! It&#...I saved and saved for this table and love it! It's one of those treasured pieces that can't help but be noticed. I paired this large Troy Morgan chandelier over it and it looks fabulous. http://www.troy-lighting.com/contents/viewItem.asp?idProduct=1109 I say go for it!Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-77344230368373221852012-06-19T14:46:20.544-04:002012-06-19T14:46:20.544-04:00I would buy it. That is all.I would buy it. That is all.JoRonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2172177762004414852012-06-18T14:21:05.395-04:002012-06-18T14:21:05.395-04:00Saw that my store British Cottage came up on your ...Saw that my store British Cottage came up on your blog and could not resist adding my two cents worth at my blog, www.britcottage.blogspot.com...Tricia Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-27146450276376033372012-06-18T05:02:14.137-04:002012-06-18T05:02:14.137-04:00Im not seeing a table like the one I'm looking...Im not seeing a table like the one I'm looking for on their etsy site. Am I missing it?Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80691320415175838732012-06-18T05:02:11.742-04:002012-06-18T05:02:11.742-04:00Ive used a door for a desk but and it works well f...Ive used a door for a desk but and it works well for my purposes but I want something a little homemade for my dining room.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-22923428412368830992012-06-18T04:59:02.655-04:002012-06-18T04:59:02.655-04:00Haven't read through the entire thread...howev...Haven't read through the entire thread...however, being a DIY'er have you ever considered repurposing a fantastic wooden door or doors into a customized table? While, I have never tried it myself, I have seen this done beautifully. This can be a wonderful and economic way to create not only the space you seek but, also great conversation piece. Just an additional option, had you not considered it. Best of luck and love what you have managed to do creating your space. Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13215109991900453342012-06-18T04:56:18.891-04:002012-06-18T04:56:18.891-04:00I don't know if you are up for a road trip, bu...I don't know if you are up for a road trip, but I just got back from a place called Greenfront in Farmville, VA and they have TONS of furniture, including many tables that look like the RH table for FAR less. You can take a road trip, get a cheaper table, AND maybe pick up something else you like all for the cost of ONE RH table! <br /><br />This is an awesome place for all kinds of furniture and my guess is if you are willing to take a trip you will the table you are looking for! They have so much inventory I don't think they have everything on their website, but worth calling them maybe to see if they have something similar to what you are looking for? http://www.greenfront.com/Hope that helps! <br />NicoleNicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-77678414754860771302012-06-12T14:47:56.312-04:002012-06-12T14:47:56.312-04:00It sounds like from your replies that you really h...It sounds like from your replies that you really have already made up your mind. Nothing else is going to measure up.<br /><br />But, I got an email today from Ballard and saw this similar table. It says it seats 10 comfortably with the leaf, which would lead me to believe that you could get 12 if you squeeze one more in on each side. I apologize if someone else posted this already. I didn't have the time to read through all the comments. <br /><br />http://www.ballarddesigns.com/chianni-trestle-table/tables/dining-tables/42138?listIndex=2ToniaGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32697675865651534602012-06-12T10:40:29.945-04:002012-06-12T10:40:29.945-04:00HI Stephanie - I love your blog I have been readin...HI Stephanie - I love your blog I have been reading it for over a year now (since I started my own blog <br />http://designingjewels.blogspot.com/ ) I am a New Yorker too! I have a great suggestion for you on the table - friends of mine run this shop called Recycled Brooklyn (how perfect for you!) they create amazing custom pieces out of wood/materials they find or get salvaged. They have been outfitting entire restaurants in NYC lately. they can make you a table fit to your specs that will be super sturdy and beautiful - also one of a kind! They are really busy these days so it does take a while to get a response but if you are interested I could talk to them and "try" to push you up the list ;) Below is their etsy store - if you click on some of the recent sales you can see some of the stuff they have built. And the prices are SUPER reasonable! <br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/RecycledBrooklyn<br />Hope that helps!Kimberly (DesigningJewels)http://designingjewels.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-85928933444291676512012-06-10T15:26:44.029-04:002012-06-10T15:26:44.029-04:00Is there any chance at all that a carpenter could ...Is there any chance at all that a carpenter could make you an insert leaf for the table you already have? Otherwise, I fear its the new table route! Our own table seats 8 comfortably, and I have a small foldup the same height for bigger occasions. I have to say, that with a white bedsheet thrown over it, no one knows if they are on the extension or not, but the shape of your existing table precludes that. Good luck!sandjmacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11677617687292827962012-06-10T09:59:15.704-04:002012-06-10T09:59:15.704-04:00What about having an alternative top that comes ap...What about having an alternative top that comes apart for storage, but can be pieced together for those large dinners? It would rest on the current top and would need to be covered with a table cloth, but would solve your size dilemma for those, what, 3 x a year large dinner parties? I too need to have a large table at times, and my table can seat up to12, but I always take out leaves in order to use it for smaller dinners - which is more often than the big ones.<br />If you created a top that somehow "clamped" to the original so as not to tip on one end or the other, and then used beautiful linens you would be covered - no pun intended. You can curve the edges to make it appear "real" beneath the cloth.<br />I would also have it created in "pieces" that connected togther somehow so storage would mean disassembling and stacking - could easily fit beneath a bed or in a closet perhaps?<br />Talk to one of the craftmen you used for reno - or use your own savy skills. It's worth a try to purchase or reclaim some lumber and see if it works.<br />Much cheaper than purchasing a new table!Madden123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10740699033344048502012-06-10T01:23:52.757-04:002012-06-10T01:23:52.757-04:00You might find this thread about RH enlightening:
...You might find this thread about RH enlightening:<br /><br />http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/furniture/msg1113054813252.html?35citychickinthecountrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-67738633419743181662012-06-09T10:53:38.389-04:002012-06-09T10:53:38.389-04:00Have you looked at Ethan Allen? They have a simil...Have you looked at Ethan Allen? They have a similar table,but not in the rough wood finish. Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-5325665510535717992012-06-09T10:22:05.972-04:002012-06-09T10:22:05.972-04:00Start rummaging through the antique and thrift sho...Start rummaging through the antique and thrift shops on the North Fork of LI - fantastic finds there and a wonderful getaway. It's a quick 2 1/2 ride from Bklyn on the LIE. Let me know if you need some info. I have a little cottage in Greenport and this is how I've furnished my place. Adriennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13596437514935016142012-06-08T19:37:57.574-04:002012-06-08T19:37:57.574-04:00teva living has a table that looks just like the t...teva living has a table that looks just like the table from rh but it took 8 months to get ours :(lainanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-71891987428852886132012-06-08T11:53:38.537-04:002012-06-08T11:53:38.537-04:00Just do it. You've had your eye on it...you...Just do it. You've had your eye on it...you'll probably have that RH table the rest of your life..it's expensive but it's not like 20 grand right? this is the inner dialog i have about things like this too.Jackielnxhttp://designsmitten.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64662654061646662652012-06-08T10:36:23.481-04:002012-06-08T10:36:23.481-04:00As an aside, I'd love to see a photo of how yo...As an aside, I'd love to see a photo of how you have it set up.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69083053494018016982012-06-08T10:32:44.965-04:002012-06-08T10:32:44.965-04:00Lovely - very much like the one Cost Plus is selli...Lovely - very much like the one Cost Plus is selling - but too small. I need an extension table that fits 12 comfortably. Thanks for thinking of me though.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69906018168447195932012-06-08T10:13:03.547-04:002012-06-08T10:13:03.547-04:00check this one out. Its in Canada, but cheaper in ...check this one out. Its in Canada, but cheaper in price. I have that one at home. It can fit up to 12 snug together and 6 super comfortable. Montreal is not too far from NY, so I am sure you could ship it to your place fairly easy. Even with the exchange CAN dollar vs. US dollar, you would benefit... <br /><br />This table is our center piece in our loft. Even with people that have never been over and look at pictures of my dinner party, they never comment on the people in the pictures, but only comment on the table. <br /><br />Here it is our beautiful table with a price tag of $1599 <br />http://www.maisoncorbeil.com/index.php/en/room/dining_room/ensembles/souche_collection_table Lolanoreply@blogger.com